1996 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P806 OGN
1996 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 114,558 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P806 OGN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2011
- 114,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P806 OGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P806 OGN) between October 2005 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
P806 OGN Mileage History
- 13/10/200581,028 mi
- 30/10/200686,562 mi+5,534 mi
- 01/11/200792,554 mi+5,992 mi
- 01/11/200792,554 mi
- 06/11/2008100,448 mi+7,894 mi
- 07/11/2008100,448 mi
- 21/10/2009106,700 mi+6,252 mi
- 14/10/2010109,838 mi+3,138 mi
- 14/10/2010109,838 mi
- 17/10/2011114,558 mi+4,720 mi
- 17/10/2011114,558 mi
Average of roughly 5,580 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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